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42. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Critical Care Time

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Navigating ECMO Decisions During COVID

This chapter explores the intricate process of making clinical decisions for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) amidst the COVID pandemic. It emphasizes the significance of a multidisciplinary approach, balancing objective criteria with emotional considerations for young patients in critical conditions. The discussion also covers essential assessment tools and the limitations of scoring systems, advocating for individualized patient care and collaboration in the decision-making process.

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